Hands of Stone

Weinstein Company, The | Release Date: August 26, 2016

5.9	USER SCORE Mixed or average reviews based on 40 Ratings

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HeyerdahlSep 1, 2016

Roberto Duran's (Edgar Ramirez) story goes beyond his rise, fall and comeback to the ring. Its shaped by the political turmoil in Panama during the 70's and the early 80's so when he confronts Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher), his stakes are as highRoberto Duran's (Edgar Ramirez) story goes beyond his rise, fall and comeback to the ring. Its shaped by the political turmoil in Panama during the 70's and the early 80's so when he confronts Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher), his stakes are as high as to carry along his nation's pride with him. His trainer Ray Arcel (DeNiro), shapes him from a bully in search for revenge, into a Champion who's at his best after he realizes dignity is much more than just winning the belt. Many have won fights but few fighters have won the respect of their foes as did Duran and Sugar Ray back in the days. True heroes with Hands Of Stone and Hearts of Gold.… Expand

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RicdelrioSep 1, 2016

Hands of Stone it's a love story. Duran's love for his country, Sugar Ray Leonard's love for his wife and Ray Arcel's love for Boxing. From the first frame we see how Ray (Robert DeNiro) returns to Madison Square Garden as anyone would returnHands of Stone it's a love story. Duran's love for his country, Sugar Ray Leonard's love for his wife and Ray Arcel's love for Boxing. From the first frame we see how Ray (Robert DeNiro) returns to Madison Square Garden as anyone would return to see an old lover. There, Duran's savage rumble seduces him enough to risk his life to see if there's any passion left in the sport. Fortunately, Hands of Stone is on a crusade determined to show the world Panama exists as a Nation. On the other corner, Sugar Ray Leonard (played by a ripped and charismatic Usher Raymond) gets drafted in Duran and Arcel's strategy and finds himself losing against all odds. Once Sugar Ray Leonard realizes he's been outsmarted at his own game, he gracefully reclaims the belt leaving Duran as a heartbroken man. Pushed by his beautiful wife and sobered up when Panama's beloved president is assassinated, Duran finds strength in his roots and becomes a true hero to his nation, this time helped not by his mentor but by his old time foe. Go see it, this is as close as any boxing film can get to true life.… Expand

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RicMakesSep 5, 2016

Hands of Stone story is exceptionally accurate and it's extraordinary characters are played by a top notched cast.

Lured by Roberto Duran's (Edgar Ramirez) raw passion as a fighter, Ray Arcel, played by a chameleonic Robert De Niro, comesHands of Stone story is exceptionally accurate and it's extraordinary characters are played by a top notched cast.

Lured by Roberto Duran's (Edgar Ramirez) raw passion as a fighter, Ray Arcel, played by a chameleonic Robert De Niro, comes back to the champ's corner after ten years forced sabbatical. Duran reluctantly accepts Arcel's guidance but quickly recognizes the old trainer's wisdom and takes it by heart, this results in an improbable win against Sugar Ray Leonard (Usher) and it is him, who will teach Duran a lesson that will make him a true champion.

Beyond the history, Duran's story is both poignant and complex, filled with amazing victories on the ring but also many defeats on his personal life. Only thru the love of his family, the respect of his foes and the guidance of his trainer is that, through defeat, he becomes a real champion.

Great Cast, Script, Photography and Production Design, spanning two decades of political turmoil Hands of Stone is hands down a movie with a heart of gold.… Expand

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wandraligiaSep 15, 2016

Wonderful, heartfelt, feel good movie about Roberto Duran and his amazing trainer. The cast is spot on and the performances are memorable. The boxing is realistic and done with such style it makes you understand what it feels to be on top ofWonderful, heartfelt, feel good movie about Roberto Duran and his amazing trainer. The cast is spot on and the performances are memorable. The boxing is realistic and done with such style it makes you understand what it feels to be on top of the ring. These boxers did it all for honor, country and family, and when Duran strays its his honor, his love for his country and his family what brings him back to become a champion again. Sugar Ray Leonard and Ray Arcel are both described as the gentlemen that made Boxing a true sport. Great movie, glad I saw it on the big screen.… Expand

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LeZeeNov 23, 2016

Some people are so tough, because that's how they grew up!

A biographical sports film directed by some Venezuelan filmmaker and actor Edgar Ramirez in the lead with De Niro in a supporting role. This is the story of a famous boxer fromSome people are so tough, because that's how they grew up!

A biographical sports film directed by some Venezuelan filmmaker and actor Edgar Ramirez in the lead with De Niro in a supporting role. This is the story of a famous boxer from Panama, Roberto Duran. Takes place during the 1980s, when protest was intensified to free Panama canal from the US control. Duran was interested in boxing since he was a little and then he was helped by a local small time coach. But when his professional fight begins to take off big, he required someone who can handle him at the big stages. So that's where a former American boxer comes in and what happens between them, followed by how Duran's life turns out is what covered in the rest.

Biographies are always good to watch. Sometimes it inspires, how those persons struggled to achieve something big. But this film was just okay, similar to most of the sports films. I did not dislike the story, I did not like how it was made. All I wanted was a better screenplay and it kind of failed on that part. The actors are the best thing in this. Both De Niro and Ramirez were decent, though expected big. Those 80s atmospheres were so good, but the stunt choreography was average. As based on a real person, it is a good film, though watching it for entertainment is a little disappointment. Overall, definitely worth a try.

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RalfbergsMar 13, 2017

I don't know why there are so many bad reviews - this movie was good! Maybe not the best one when it comes to boxing, but still interesting and based on real events and told the story of one of the greatest boxers and trainers in boxing

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